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Power Windows
The power window
switches are located
on each door.
Pull up on the front of the switch to raise the
window. Press down on the front of the switch
to lower the window.
Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) that allows you to use the power windows
when the ignition is off. For more information,
seeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 91.
Express-Down Window
This feature is on both power windows. Press
the front of the switch to the second position to
activate the express-down feature. If you want to
stop the window as it is lowering, press the
switch again.
Window Indexing
This feature automatically lowers the window a
small amount when the door is opened. Then, when
the door is closed, the window will raise to its full up
position. If either window does not index properly,
it could be due to loss of power. Before returning to
your dealer for service, perform the power window
initialize procedure following.
Power Window Initialize
After a power reconnect such as battery
replacement, the window index-up feature will
not function until the system is initialized. Once
power is restored, do the following:
1. Close the door.
2. Raise the window by pulling up the switch.
3. Hold the up switch for three seconds after the
window is closed. Release the switch.
4. Hold the up switch again for three seconds
and release.
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Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the
visors. You can also swing them to the side.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors
Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover to
expose the lighted vanity mirror. When the cover
is lifted, the lamps will come on automatically,
even if the ignition is off.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some
cities. Although your vehicle has a number of
theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing
we put on it can make it impossible to steal.
Theft-Deterrent System
Your vehicle is equipped with a theft-deterrent
alarm system.
With this system, the
security light will ash
when the door is
open and locked with
the power door
lock switch.
If this light is on continuously while the engine is
running, your vehicle needs service.
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Ignition Positions
Your vehicle has an
electronic keyless
ignition with a
pushbutton start.
/(START):Press this button while your foot is on
the brake for an automatic transmission, or while
pressing in the clutch for a manual transmission,
to start the engine. If your vehicle is in OFF or
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) mode, the
keyless access transmitter must be inside the
vehicle to start the engine.
9Acc. (OFF/ACCESSORY):When the engine
is on or the vehicle is in accessory power mode,
it is recommended that a manual transmission beplaced in REVERSE (R). An automatic
transmission must be placed in PARK (P).
Then press the Acc. button to turn the engine
off and place the vehicle in RAP. See “Retained
Accessory Power (RAP)” later for more information.
If an automatic vehicle is not correctly placed in
PARK (P) a SHIFT TO PARK message will display
on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
For more information, seeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 214.
When the engine is off, press this button to place
the vehicle in accessory mode. ACCESSORY
MODE ON will display on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). This mode allows you to use things
like the radio and the windshield wipers while the
engine is off. Use accessory mode if you must have
your vehicle in motion while the engine is off, for
example, if your vehicle is being pushed or towed.
After being in accessory mode for about
20 minutes, the vehicle will automatically enter
RAP or OFF, depending on if the doors are
opened or closed.
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories can be used for up to
10 minutes after the engine is turned off:
Audio System
Power Windows
These features continue to work up to 10 minutes
after the engine is turned off or until either door
is opened. If a door is opened, the power windows
and audio system will shut off.
Starting the Engine
Move the shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)
for an automatic transmission. For a manual
transmission the vehicle can be started in
NEUTRAL or any other gear as long as the clutch is
depressed. To restart a manual transmission when
you are already moving, use the NEUTRAL position
only. To restart an automatic transmission when
you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N).Notice:Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if
your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could
damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P)
only when your vehicle is stopped.
The keyless access transmitter must be inside the
vehicle for the ignition to work.
Cell phone chargers can interfere with the
operation of the Keyless Access System. Battery
chargers should not be plugged in when starting
or turning off the engine.
To start your vehicle, do the following:
1. For an automatic transmission, with your foot
on the brake pedal, press the START button
located on the instrument panel. For a manual
transmission, while pressing in the clutch,
press the START button.
If there is not a keyless access transmitter in
the vehicle or if there is something causing
interference with it, the DIC will display
NO FOBS DETECTED. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 214for more
information.
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Downshifting (Manual Transmission)
Do not downshift into the gear shown below
at a speed greater than shown in the table:
FIRST (1) 50 mph (80 km/h)
SECOND (2) 74 mph (119 km/h)
THIRD (3) 101 mph (163 km/h)
FOURTH (4) 130 mph (209 km/h)
Notice:If you skip more than one gear when
you downshift, or if you race the engine when
you release the clutch pedal while downshifting,
you could damage the engine, clutch, driveshaft
or the transmission. Do not skip gears or race
the engine when downshifting.
The six-speed transmission has a spring that
centers the shift lever near THIRD (3) and
FOURTH (4). This spring helps you know which
gear you are in when you are shifting. Be careful
when shifting from FIRST (1) to SECOND (2)
or downshifting from SIXTH (6) to FIFTH (5).The spring will try to pull the shift lever toward
FOURTH (4) and THIRD (3). Make sure you move
the lever into SECOND (2) or FIFTH (5). If you let
the shift lever move in the direction of the pulling,
you may end up shifting from FIRST (1) to
FOURTH (4) or from SIXTH (6) to THIRD (3).
Parking Brake
The parking brake lever is located to the right of
the center console.
To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal
down. Pull the parking brake lever up. If the ignition
is on, the brake system warning light will come on.
To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal
down. Then push the release button in as you
move the parking brake lever all the way down.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the brake system and cause
premature wear or damage to brake system
parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully
released and the brake warning light is
off before driving.
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Shifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly
set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left
the engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle will not move,
even when you are on fairly level ground,
use the steps that follow.
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot
and set the parking brake.
SeeParking Brake on page 102for more
information.
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding in
the button on the lever and pushing the lever all
the way toward the front of the vehicle.
3. Press the Acc. button (ignition switch) to turn
the engine off.
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running (Automatic Transmission)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle
with the engine running. Your vehicle could
move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully
in PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly
set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the
engine running, it could overheat and even
catch re. You or others could be injured.
Do not leave your vehicle with the engine
running.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and
your parking brake is rmly set before you leave it.
After you have moved the shift lever into PARK (P),
hold down the regular brake pedal. See if you can
move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without
rst pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that
the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P).
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Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your
transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of
the vehicle may put too much force on the parking
pawl in the transmission. You may nd it difficult to
pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called
“torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the
parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly
before you leave the driver’s seat. To nd out how,
see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” listed previously in this
section.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever
out of PARK (P) before you release the parking
brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to
have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to
take some of the pressure from the transmission
parking pawl, so you can pull the shift lever
out of PARK (P).
Shifting Out of Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)
Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift
lock control system which locks the shift lever
in PARK (P) when the ignition is off. In addition,
you have to fully apply your regular brake
before you can shift from PARK (P) when the
ignition is on. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 95.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure
on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the
way into PARK (P) and release the shift lever
button as you maintain brake application.
Then press the shift lever button and move
the shift lever into the gear you wish.
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If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still
cannot shift out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Press the regular brake.
2. Press the Acc. button twice to place the
ignition in accessory mode. SeeIgnition
Positions on page 90for more information.
3. Apply and hold the brake until the end of
Step 4.
4. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
5. Start the engine and then shift to the drive
gear you want.
6. Have your vehicle inspected by your
dealer/retailer as soon as possible.
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission)
Before you get out of your vehicle, move the shift
lever into REVERSE (R) and rmly apply the
parking brake. Once the shift lever has been
placed into REVERSE (R) with the clutch pedal
pressed in, you can turn the ignition off and
release the clutch.
Parking Over Things That Burn
{CAUTION:
Things that can burn could touch hot
exhaust parts under your vehicle and
ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves,
dry grass, or other things that can burn.
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